Hear Me Out, Please! (POEM)

Before we go any further,
I'd like to take this time
To tell my story I've been trying to tell
This will be my first time

I'm not perfect you see
Though I never claimed to be
But a GREAT mommy I am
Hear me out and listen to my plea

Truth was of no value
Just animosity
A judgement was placed upon my back
For all the world to see

The person that I am
Is not what you claim me to be
And you never looked behind this canvas
Of scars and secrecy

Take a look at my children
And I know that you will see
That what lies beneath their souls
Is every part of me

I'm not a perfect parent
I told you that before
And in order to see the interior
You must first open the door

I'm obsessed with this case
To that I fully agree
I worry everyday
What the effect on my children will be

No fairness
And no due process or equality
How did we end up with a broken system
With no accountability

A system that's supposed to help
Has destroyed my family
I was guilty and my children were removed
Before you knew what the results would be

Sacramento County, CA - DHHS; CPS - just some thoughts

I am comming up on my 3 year anniversary sine my children were removed from my home. By anniversary I mean: chaos, corruption, a nightmare I can't escape, lies, cover-ups, and there are far too many issues for me to list at the moment.

The lessons I have learned about "the system" and how it is meant to punish the guilty and free the innocent is pure BS the moment you step into the family courthouse.

When I say "the system" I am referring to Sacramento County, DHHS; CPS; along with the family law system. I am only familiar with CPS and how they run their game!

BY THE WAY - Never just go out and hire a lawyer you have not sit down extensively with (my personal opinion would be at least an hour and a half, which is great; but see if you are able to consult with the attorney for longer DO IT!!!! Secondly, make sure to check with the CA State Bar Association (Attorney Search). This is very easy to do and I wish I had been wiser...my family wouldn't be out $6500.00 at this point in time. We had M. Borkowski out of Sacramento, CA. I really shouldn't discuss that issue for right now. But, like I said, make sure you are involved, honest, and willing to be upfront with ALL in order to have successful representation.

*I am not an attorney, and the info I have written about above is my opinion and nothing more. Pleae make sure you consult with an attorney or seek legal help before making any decisioins regading your children.

**Also, the "paper attorneys" that are appointed counsel for each parent, DOES NOT have time to hear explanations, review proof, and try to rush you through the court system because "complying" is the quickest way to children returned to their parents! HAHA! That is just more BS flying out of their mouths to shut you up, run you the each "station" as I perfer to call it, and without fail, 5 minutes into to a conversation with my attorney. The "Hoover" case is called and my attorney knows nothing about me, my kids, or the situation. For real, does "the system" actually believe there is a chance on Earth a parent can get a fair hearing or trial? You know the answer to that.

A protocol of sorts needs to be provided to parents immediately after the removal of their children. Forthcoming will be a blog of links to ensure you evoke all of your rights when dealing with "they system". I realize that there are parents that are guilty of the allegations brought forth against them and for those parents that are involved and trying to turn their lives around, more power to them. Just remember, you can do everything they ask you to do, whenever they ask you to, be fully compliant, go to DDC for 6 months instead of 3, have always been compliant, and complete the program with flying colors...AFTER EVERYTHING YOU DID, WHICH WAS EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANTED YOU TO DO, they inform you that they STILL Wwant to terminate your parental rights. And YES they can do it, they did so to my ex-husband.

I'm out for 2nite! God Bless and have a wonderful evening!
2 my kiddos ~ I GIVE YOU ALLLLLL MY LOVE!!!!!!

Children in Foster Care - BRC Task Force - Recommendations

Below is a brief summary of the Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC), their purpose, and recommendations. To read each release, summary, and report in its entirety, follow the links at the end of the page.

"To better serve children in foster care and their families, Chief Justice Ronald M. George appointed the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care in March 2006. The commission's charge was to develop recommendations to improve outcomes related to safety, permanency, well-being, and fairness.

The commission issued final recommendations to the Judicial Council on August 15, 2008. The recommendations focus on four areas:
1) efforts to prevent removal and achieve permanency;
2) court reforms;
3) collaboration between the courts and their child welfare partners; and
4) resources and funding. The commission will develop an implementation plan and present it to the Judicial Council in December.

Summary Highlights

Child abuse prevention and services funding

The Judicial Council should work with state and federal leaders to allow greater flexibility in the use of funds for prevention and to eliminate barriers to coordinating funds for prevention and services.

Prioritizing foster care

All agencies and the courts should prioritize children and families in the child welfare system when providing services and when allocating and administering public and private resources.

Caseloads

The Judicial Council should advocate reasonable judicial, attorney, and social worker caseloads.

Data and information

The Judicial Council should support the courts and all partners in the child welfare system in eliminating barriers to the exchange of essential information and data about the children and families they serve. The Judicial Council should implement court performance measures to improve foster care outcomes as mandated by state law.

Disproportionality

The courts and child welfare agencies should reduce the disproportionate number of African-American and American Indian children in the child welfare system.

Kinship

Child welfare agencies should engage family members earlier and the Judicial Council should work with state and federal leaders to develop greater flexibility in approving relative placements when necessary.

Indian child welfare

The courts, child welfare and other agencies should collaborate with Indian tribes and tribal courts to ensure that Indian children and families get the services for which they are eligible.

Extended support for transitioning youth

The Judicial Council should urge Congress and the state Legislature to extend the age for children to receive foster care assistance from 18 to 21.

A meaningful voice in court

The courts should ensure that all participants in dependency proceedings, including children and parents, have an opportunity to be present at and heard in court. CASA programs should be available in all counties.

Local commissions

The courts and child welfare agencies should jointly convene multidisciplinary commissions at the county level to identify and resolve local concerns and to help implement commission recommendations and related reforms."

NEWS RELEASE(pdf)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY(pdf)

JUDICIAL COUNCIL REPORT SUMMARY, JUDICIAL COUNCIL REPORT, FINAL RECCOMMENDATIONS, and COMMENT CHART(pdf)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(pdf)

PUBLIC COMMENTS - (all PDF~links below~click on the letters)

A-C

D-L

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